The Perseid meteor shower peaks on Aug. 11-12, with up to 100 meteors per hour under ideal skies.

This August, skywatchers can enjoy various celestial events, including the annual Perseid meteor shower with up to 100 meteors per hour under pristine skies, peaking on Sunday night, Aug. 11-12. The constellation Lyra, representing a lyre or small harp, with Vega as its brightest star, is also prominently visible. Venus, Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter are visible during the month, and the free Stellarium Mobile app and Sky Maps website can help identify planets and constellations.

August 03, 2024
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